Austin MOT pass rate
At 77.2%, Austin passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%). This is based on 9,757 MOT tests across 2 Austin models with enough test volume to report on.
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Models
| Model | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Mini Mayfair | 75.3% | 2,424 |
| Mini 1000 City | 73.8% | 1,934 |
Top failure reasons across Austin
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 88.8% | Not working |
| Brakes | 49.5% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 44.4% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 31.7% | Emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |
| Body, chassis, structure | 29.4% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 22.5% | Not working |
| Steering | 13.7% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 5.9% | Has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.8% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.7% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |